Bluffton University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Bluffton University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bluffton, Ohio with approximately 595 undergraduate students enrolled. Bluffton University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,430 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bluffton University is a private Mennonite university in Bluffton, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with three programs that have earned programmatic accreditation: education, nursing and social work. The university has more than ninety majors, minors, and interdisciplinary programs, and eighteen NCAA Division III athletic teams and a co-ed esports team.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $17,430 average net price and $19,500 median debt are genuinely reasonable, but a 50% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest a significant number of students either struggle to finish or choose to leave. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-rooted campus with accredited programs in nursing, education, or social work — but ask hard questions about support services, because the outcomes data suggests not everyone crosses the finish line.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (595 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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